Dear Lord, In Your goodness for all the gifts you have given me, direct my heart in how I may share my gifts through my offering of prayers, my participation in shared ministries, and my giving of financial and other resources.  I know that I will be further blessed through my sharing in Your name.  Amen.

•  Prayer Network -- Pray for the needs of the parish community.
•  Communion Minister to the Homebound -- Visit parishioners who are homebound, in nursing homes or hospitals. Bring them support, company and the Eucharist.
•  Grief Ministry -- Assist with facilitation support groups. Follow up by phone or visit with those who have suffered a loss.
•  Anointing of the Sick -- Assist with hospitality and greeting at these special Saturday morning masses three times per year.
•  Marriage Preparation Couples -- Work with engaged couples using the PREPARE/ENRICH tool to help them prepare for marriage.
•  Prayer Shawl Makers -- Knit prayer shawls to be passed on to those with a variety of needs.

•  Hospitality (Youth - Adult - Families are encouraged to consider serving together) Greet and provide directions for all attending services.
•  Altar Server (4th Grade - Adult) Families are encouraged to consider serving together
•  Lector (Proclaim the Word of God during Liturgies)
•  Eucharist Minister -- You must be Confirmed to serve in this ministry
•  Lay Presider for Prayer Services -- You must be Confirmed to serve in this ministry. Provide leadership for the community to celebrate a Word and Communion Service in the absence of a priest.
•  Weekend Sacristan -- Help insure that weekend liturgies proceed smoothly.
•  Baptism Hospitality Minister -- Greet and help direct families and infants celebrating baptism.

•  Cantor -- Lead congregation in song. Audition and ongoing rehearsal required.
•  Liturgical Choir -- High School through Adult -- Wednesday evening rehearsals.
•  Youth Choir (Grade School through teen) Rehearsals Tuesday afternoons.
•  Instrumental Ensemble -- Junior High through Adult) Tuesday afternoon rehearsals.
•  Resurrection Choir --Lead congregation in song during funerals.
  
•  Spirit Alive Choir - Sings during 11:00 Sunday Mass. Rehearsals Wednesday evenings.
  

•  Leader -- Lead children through the scriptures by simplifying the Word for children during liturgies
•  Assistant -- Assist Leader

•  Meals on Wheels -- Deliver Pre-made meals to the homebound.
•  Paint-a-Thon -- During August
•  Centennial Community Food Shelf -- Stock and distribute food on the 4th Monday or Thursday.
•  Loaves and Fishes -- Preparing and serving a meal once a month on the third Tuesday.
•  Prison Ministry -- Help with various projects at Lino Lakes Prison
•  Helping Hands (Emergency Assistance) clean up, minor repairs, various trades, need trucks, trailers, etc.

•  Catechist/Co-Catechist
•  Catechist Assistant
•  Catechist Substitute
•  Office Assistant
•  Assist with Art Projects

•  Catechist/Co-Catechist
•  Catechist Assistant
•  Catechist Substitute
•  Assist with Family Events
• God Squad - monitor halls during sessions
  

•  Catechist/Co-Catechist for grades 7 or 8
•  Catechist Assistant
•  Catechist Substitute
•  Chaperone Social Activities
•  Help plan Social Events
•  2nd Harvest Food Bank helper
•  Help with Summer Program 1. Summer Stretch (Wednesdays) 2. Mission Trip (July)
•  God Squad - monitor halls during sessions
  

•  Peer Minister (11th-12th Grade)
•  Peer Ministry Adult Leadership Team
•  Confirmation Small Group Leader (Grade 9 or 10)
•  Help plan Sr. High Activities
•  Help with Sr. High Retreats
•  Music Leadership with youth
• God Squad - monitor halls during sesisons
  

•  RCIA Sponsor -- Journey with someone wishing to explore the Catholic Faith.
•  RCIA Team Member -- help with the RCIA Process
•  Small Group Ministry Leadership Team
•  Help during the Cana Supper 
•  Cana Supper Planning Team -- Meet as needed 2 months prior to the event.
•  Facilitator for a Small Group
•  Parish Mission Planning Team
•  Help during the Parish Mission

•  Women's Spirituality Group -- Read and discuss materials related to women's spirituality.
•  New Beginnings -- Widows/Widowers gather once a moth for dinner at a local restaurant.
•  Hope for Wellness -- Share with others who are recovering from life threatening illness.
•  Mom's Group -- An opportunity for moms to support one another in faith. Mothers with all ages of children are welcome. Meets Mondays 9:30-11:00
  
•  Men's Group - 4th Tuesday of the month in the office basement at 7:15
  
•  The Council of Catholic Women (CCW) - Second Tuesday of the month at 7:00
  
•  Boy Scouts
•  Knights of Columbus - First Thursday of the month at 7:15
  

•  Justice & Charity Commission
•  Building/Maintenance Committee
•  Finance Commission
•  Discipleship Committee
•  Cemetery Committee
•  Parish Council
•  Community Life Commission
•  Liturgy & Music Commission
•  Pastoral Care Commission
•  Faith Formation Commission

• I am interested in becoming Catholic
• I would like to join a small group
• Men's Group Retreat
• CCW Evening of Reflection
• Help with Joe's Diner on faith formation nights